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I'd like to able to use the amplification I use with my audio system (tube amps) with the home theater system I eventually assemble. Are there products which simply decode the audio signal on a DVD and leave the amplification to separate units?
... do what you require as the audio DVD signal is redbook PCM, the same as on CDs. Just connect the digital out to a 2 channel processor. Caveat, not all processors are good so the choice must be done with care. When DVD-A comes out this will change and special processors will be required.John
..what I'd need is a decoder with the 5+1 outputs - no amplification, just outputs. I have the amplification and speakers to handle all the channels. The guys at electronic super stores don't think such an animal exists. Frankly I find the speakers included in most bundled home theater packages look like toys.
.... because the Meridian 568 & 861 are one of quite a few products that do just what you want. We have the 861 and it is incredible both on redbook PSM and HT. I believe the 568 is not far behind. The attraction of these processors is the ability to uinsert cards for new formats such as SACD, DVD-A etc.I could not agree with you more about speakers etc generally offered for HT.
Regards
John
PS: Email me if you are interested & I'll send you some pics of our set up
I had hoped I wouldn't have to spend that much on such a unit. Since you're offering, yes, I wouldn't mind seeing some pics..
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